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Boasting an extensive inventory, L&C Coins specializes in Collector coins and Modern Issues as well as World coins. L&C Coins provides quality coins at a fair price to novice and seasoned collectors, alike.
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Avril Lavigne, who will soon marry Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, has released a new song. It's called Here's To Never Growing Up. Avril told Ryan Seacrest that Here's To Never Growing Up is:
"…a pop rock tune. And it's just about being young, having fun, being present, living in the moment and that's what I love to do. This is one of the newer tunes [we recorded]. It was me and four dudes and I wanted to write something really fun, like a summer song."
And here's the first line to the song:
"Singing Radiohead at the top of our lungs/With the boombox blaring/As we're falling in love... Singing 'Here's to never growing up.'"
Look, Jacek and I, we're a Radiohead family. All over Radiohead, as well documented on this blog if you've been reading long enough. And that's the first time I've heard Radiohead described as "fun, summer" music…on an album co-written by the lead singer of NICKELBACK!?!
But it does sound like Complicated. Hear it:
Chill out, what you yelling for?
Lay back it's all been done before
And now, the first verse:
Call up all our friends
Go hard this weekend
Very similar, right?
I like it. Because I liked Complicated. I can sing Complicated any time, and have done so at dinner parties, and other gatherings. Sorry! But the point is, Here's To Never Growing Up is pretty much Complicated and the same. And as I've noted repeatedly, Avril's sound, like her fans, seems to be rooted in 14 forever. Avril, in the past, had had to keep mining the same 14 year old demographic because her fans don't evolve with her, the evolve away from her. This will also be Justin Bieber's professional artistic challenge. Apparently on Avril's upcoming new album, she'll also be singing about Hello Kitty and bad girls. Right.
Chad was with Avril for her visit to Seacrest. They talked about falling in love in the studio while making music together and how he proposed and their wedding plans. I say this with NO sarcasm, I swear. I really, really, honestly, can't wait for this wedding. A proper Canadian wedding!
Click here for more of Avril on Seacrest.


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The man who rose from humble beginnings to become a provincial political giant at the helm of Calgary and Alberta has died.
Ralph Klein, who served as premier from 1992 to 2006, died Friday at the age of 70.
"My beloved husband Ralph has slipped away after 42 years of marriage and 70 years of life," his wife, Colleen Klein said.
"In his public life, while many will now debate what he stood for, he himself simply believed that public service was important, that it need not be complicated, and that it revolved around people," she added, in a statement on behalf of the extended Klein family.
But Klein was also devoted to family, she said, calling their home his "sanctuary," where politics "stopped at the door. If the public will love him for all the things he did for them, his family will forever love him for all the things he meant to us."
The once-gregarious journalist and politician — who served as Calgary's mayor from 1980 to 1989 — had been silenced by a form of dementia and was afflicted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder in recent years.
He was hospitalized in September of 2011 and had been living in a continuing care facility since October of that year.
Klein was surrounded by family and close friends at a Calgary care centre when he died, according to Alberta Health Services. He had recently suffered complications from pneumonia, according to the medical authority, which released a statement at the request of the former premier's family.
Colleen Klein has asked the City of Calgary to make arrangements for services and memorial ceremonies.
Condolences poured in from around the country Friday. "Alberta and Canada have lost a unique and significant leader," said Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
"While Ralph's beliefs about the role of government and fiscal responsibility were once considered radical, it is perhaps his greatest legacy that these ideas are now widely embraced across the political spectrum." The Prime Minister added that though some described him as "King Ralph," the Calgarian's colourful political career made "Citizen Ralph," an apt nickname. Harper called Klein "a man who said what he believed and did what he said."
Premier Alison Redford said Friday she is saddened by the loss of Klein, calling his ability to connect with all Albertans "absolutely remarkable."
"Ralph was a real man of the people," Redford said.
"Ralph was a staunch defender of our province as he had a deep and abiding love for Alberta and Albertans. His vision and extraordinary political instincts provided Alberta with tremendous leadership for 14 years."
Condolence books will be set up in government buildings across the province where Albertans can pay tribute to Klein, while online the premier said.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi recalled Klein's days as Calgary's mayor from 1980 to 1989, calling him a "true born-and-raised Calgarian."
"As mayor, he had a tremendous impact on Calgary as a city government, helping shape both our policy and our culture. Ralph Klein taught us, as Calgarians, that we don't need to put on airs. We don't need to pretend we're something we are not to be a truly great city in this world," Nenshi said.
"His legacy surrounds us, and he will be sorely missed."
While Ralph Klein was at times a controversial figure, he oversaw sweeping changes to the province and had a remarkable string of success in electoral politics.
Klein was born in Calgary in 1942 and spent most of his life in the city. Having never attended university, Klein entered the public eye as a radio and television reporter and made his name with coverage of city hall.
From there he launched a maverick — and successful — campaign to become the 32nd mayor of the oil-rich city in 1980.
Winning three elections for mayor, the last with a whopping 90 per cent of the vote, Klein introduced the city's light-rail transit system, cleaned up the Bow River and helped host the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.
In a 2000 interview, Klein said he liked being premier, but his true joy as a politician was serving as Calgary's mayor.
"There is a greater closeness to the people when you're mayor. You could almost have a love affair with the city," he said.
Nenshi said recently he believed Klein would always be the mayor most identified with Calgary.
"We should celebrate this modern cosmopolitan system, the LRT system, all those things he helped build when he was mayor, including the building we're standing in. All of these are things that we enjoy everyday," he said.
In 1989, looking for new challenges, Klein accepted an offer from then-premier Don Getty to join the Progressive Conservative government. Elected in Calgary-Elbow, Klein was appointed environment minister.
But the bloom was off Alberta's energy-fuelled boom and the Tory government was facing the problems of a lagging economy and mounting deficit and debts.
Getty announced in 1992 he would step down. Klein — after trailing Nancy Betkowski in the first round of voting — won on the second ballot to become leader of the PC dynasty and the province's 12th premier.
Klein continued his winning ways in the 1993 provincial vote, leading the Tories to a come-from-behind victory over the Liberals.
It was the early years in office that did the most to establish the premier's legacy — known in political circles as the "Klein Revolution."
The Tory government slashed spending, cut programs, laid off workers and rolled back salaries in an aggressive bid to slay the deficit.
Former premier Ed Stelmach, who was first elected as an MLA in 1993 and served in four cabinet posts under Klein, said that Klein will always be remembered for his fiscal legacy.
But it is less recognized that many of those decisions — some controversial at the time — contributed to the quality of life Albertans enjoy today, he said.
With the economy rebounding and the province back in the black by 1995, thanks in part to rising energy prices, Klein was firmly ensconced in power. The Tories won sweeping victories in 1997 and 2001.
Klein's popularity was bolstered with the public by his folksy manner, plain talk and his image as guy who liked a smoke and drink.
Don Martin, who covered Klein for the Herald and wrote the book "King Ralph" about him, said Klein had an innate connection with the public because "he was one of them."
"There was no pretentiousness about Ralph Klein," said Martin, now host of CTV's Power Play in Ottawa.
"He preferred to hang out in pubs and he liked to bum smokes. He didn't have any tolerance for the high trappings of political life. He felt far more comfortable with average Calgarians and average Albertans than he did with any of the Olympic royalty or the chief executive officers or senior politicians. He was just a normal guy in very unusual circumstances."
But that rough-hewn persona also helped lead to several bumps along the way, from off-the-cuff comments to more serious missteps.
The most notable problem came in 2001, when an intoxicated Klein went to an Edmonton homeless shelter at night to see conditions for himself. When an argument broke out, Klein berated a homeless man and tossed money at him.
A tearful Klein admitted publicly he had a drinking problem.
There were more triumphs however, including the 2004 elimination of the provincial debt and another provincial election victory that year.
Klein said that would be his last campaign, but uncertainty over his planned departure date — and a growing sense of drift from the government — fuelled discontent in the party.
In a 2006 leadership review, Klein received the support of only 55 per cent of party members. A shocked Klein announced a few days later he would step down.
"I don't feel betrayed. I feel disappointed," he said at the time. "I've made my decision and it serves no purpose pointing fingers and laying blame."
Out of political life, Klein became a consultant, a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Institute in Washington, D.C., and served the first term in the Ralph Klein journalism chair at Mount Royal University.
The former premier's health was failing, however. His speech and memory began to weaken, and in 2010 he was diagnosed with the smokers' lung condition emphysema.
In the spring of 2011, he learned he was suffering from "frontal temporal dementia, consistent with primary progressive aphasia."
Colleen Klein said Friday it was difficult for the former premier to express his thoughts because of the nature of his illness, but "Ralph very much knew and appreciated the well wishes and warm messages he received," she said, praising his caregivers for their help during his final days.
Stelmach said the diagnosis was "tragic," noting that it was both his communications skills and his memory that made Klein such an effective politician.
NDP Leader Brian Mason — who squared off against Klein in the 2004 election and in the legislature — said it was hard to stay mad at Klein.
"We didn't agree on many things but he was hard to dislike. He was quite charming and affable and interesting and he did what he thought was in the best interests of the province," said Mason this week. "Even if you didn't agree with his politics there is something to be said for his determination and enthusiasm," said Alberta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman Friday.
"He loved this province and no one before or since has had the ability to communicate with average, ordinary Albertans — as he affectionately called them 'Martha and Henry'. People loved him for it."
Wildrose Official Opposition Leader Danielle Smith called Klein's leadership in wiping out the budget deficit courageous."As a leader, Ralph was tough enough to keep his promises, humble enough to admit his mistakes, and disciplined enough to follow through on his vision," she said.
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta president Jim McCormick lauded Klein as a strong leader, and good friend.
"Premier Klein stood tall as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, dedicated to serving every Albertan," McCormick said.
"He will forever remain a symbol of our Party's strength in his ability to tackle challenges head on and to speak frankly to Albertans."
While Klein faded from public view, his legacy has been much in the news of late as Redford's Tory government — facing a major financial shortfall — announced plans in the new provincial budget to again take on debt to pay for needed capital projects.
In last year's provincial election, Redford fended off accusations that she had disparaged Klein by suggesting she was dealing with the consequences of the former premier's cost-cutting.
"I have always said that I believe Premier Klein was a fantastic premier, very effective for the times," she told reporters in April, 2012.
"One of the things we've always done well as Progressive Conservatives is understood what Albertans' hopes and dreams were for the future. And Premier Klein was a tremendous premier in knowing exactly what we needed to do to get our fiscal house in order."
With files from Jamie Komarnicki, Darcy Henton, Sherri Zickefoose and Chris Varcoe, Calgary Herald and Sarah O'Donnell, Edmonton Journal


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On April 28, Microsoft announced some updates to OneDrive for Business, the service formerly known as SkyDrive Pro. According to the blog post on Office Blogs:
First, we will be increasing OneDrive for Business storage from 25GB to 1TB per user.
Second, all Office 365 ProPlus customers will get 1TB of OneDrive for Business storage per user as part of their Office 365 ProPlus subscription.
Third, we'll help organizations migrate data from their existing solutions to OneDrive for Business
The first update is huge. Not too long ago, SkyDrive Pro was providing only 7GB per user. When Microsoft announced the standalone OneDrive for Business offering, they also bumped up the default storage to 25GB per user. Now perhaps based on pressure from competitors like Google, they have made the default to 1TB. As always when there is competition, we as customers ultimately win.
Office 365 ProPlus is a service that provides always-up-to-date Office software to customers on a subscription basis. Until today's announcement, it was purely an Office subscription. Now, it also comes with a truckload of storage space and more importantly, a sync solution that ensures that files are always in sync across devices.
The third item was not detailed but I suspect Microsoft will have some utilities to help migrate data from Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and others to OneDrive for Business. We shall see.
The blog post goes on to describe the benefits OneDrive for Business offers in addition to pure storage amount and sync:
Native integration with Office documents: Enables people to discover content and collaborate with others in real time with efficient synchronization of changes and real-time co-authoring using Office Online.
Connected to what you need, when you need it: As cloud services like Office 365 get smarter and more personalized with Office Graph, OneDrive for Business becomes part of a connected productivity solution where content is discoverable, sharable and personalized for individual users, helping to increase personal and organizational responsiveness.
A trusted service: OneDrive for Business provides enterprise content management, compliance and admin controls, financially backed by the industry-leading Office 365 Service Level Agreement. We've made investments in manageability, security, auditing and information protection including rights management, data loss prevention, auditing, eDiscovery, legal holds, etc. and more that can work for OneDrive for business but also across SharePoint and Exchange.
Deep investment in certifications and infrastructure: We've invested heavily already in areas that are important for doing business in major vertical industries and geographies, such as FISMA, the EU Model Clauses, CJIS and more, many of which are detailed on our Trust Center. Microsoft has industry-leading, cloud reliability and security and has made a massive investment in physical datacenters around the world, enabling us to deliver high availability and robust disaster recovery capabilities.
Scale through partners: Our 400,000 partners around the world can help customers get up and running quickly with OneDrive for Business as a standalone solution or with Office 365.
As you can see, OneDrive for Business is not a "dumb storage" service but it is in fact the center of a collaborative solution that is protected by certifications and service level agreements. Along with the huge partner network, which enables building innovative solutions on top of the storage layer, OneDrive for Business is now a serious contender for businesses of any size to move their data into the cloud.


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By Merryn | Posted on 11-11-2014 | 7,061 views
Categories Christmas Ideas, Hand and Footprint Art
Tags: Christmas craft, Footprint
Christmas is just a month away so let us start making some Christmas art. Footprint Christmas Tree Art My toddler is too young to paint his own foot so the elder brother helped him with it. Make sure to have a damp cloth nearby so you can wipe the paint off your little kid's foot […]


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Criminal Justice
Within the framework of a liberal arts education, this program provides students with a broad-based, sophisticated understanding of criminology and the role the criminal justice system plays in American society. This degree program prepares students to attend graduate school and/or to assume positions in public and private agencies concerned with crime and its prevention. Students acquire the knowledge, values, and skills that will enable them to better understand the origin and nature of criminal law, and the causes and extent of crime. Students are taught to rationally analyze the problems of the criminal justice system and the needs of society in a manner in keeping with democratic traditions of law, social well-being, and individual rights. As a graduate, students are well equipped to provide input on policies & programs and to assume productive roles in the criminal justice system and other public and private organizations.


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Suspects in a Los Angeles area bank robbery appear to throw money from their car while being pursued by police Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES - Bystanders stepped into the line of fire at the end of a high-speed pursuit as police tried to apprehend suspected bank robbers who appeared to toss money out of their getaway vehicle.
The chase, which started in the Santa Clarita area north of Los Angeles, ended around 11:20 a.m. PT Wednesday in South Los Angeles.
A mob of people gathered around the black Volvo SUV after it was forced to stop because of traffic.
Officers exited their squad cars to confront the alleged robbers and were able to take them into custody.
The chase was covered live by L.A. television stations. Dozens of people gathered at the crime scene.
Read, watch full coverage on NBCLosAngeles.com
The pursuit began in Canyon Country following a robbery at a Bank of America.
Around 10:50 a.m., the driver exited the southbound 110 Freeway and started heading west on Third Street away from downtown. Around 11 a.m., the suspects were zigzagging through the streets just west of downtown.
By 11:20 a.m., the vehicle was traveling through South LA.
More than a dozen times during the pursuit, what appeared to be handfuls of cash were thrown out of the backseat car window.
Onlookers were waving to the suspected bank robbers, apparently signaling for them to throw more money. At times, the vehicle had to navigate through a mob of people waving at the car.
Watch the most-viewed videos on NBCNews.com
Earlier, two people had jumped out of the vehicle on the 210 Freeway near Yarnell Street, said Capt. Mike Parker.
No injuries were reported, said Sgt. Daniel Stanley of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in Santa Clarita.
This is the third police pursuit this week. On Tuesday night, a suspect was shot by police following an hour-long pursuit through neighborhoods near downtown.
On Monday, a driver led police on a pursuit for hours. He managed to flee the vehicle and evade arrest.
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- Six percent of pursuit suspects escape California police
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Sony Cyber-shot RX1R
The sister version of the Cyber-shot RX1, the full-frame compact camera RX1R removes the optical low-pass filter at the front of the sensor, enabling detailed shots without any distortions, and incorporates TRILUMINOS Color technology for more lifelike colors when viewing stills and video on the latest gen of BRAVIA TVs with TRILUMINOS Display.
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Product Specification
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|35.8mm x 23.9mm Exmor CMOS Sensor with RGB primary color filters
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|ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV step, expandable to ISO 50/64/80) Auto ISO 100 - 25600, selectable with upper / lower limit Multi Frame NR: Auto (ISO 100-25600, selectable with upper/lower limit), 100-102400 (1 EV step )
|Aperture range
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Kanye West Makes Surprise Appearance at Travi$ Scott Concert, Crowd Goes Insane
Kanye West's 'Yeezus' was notable for a number of reasons: its marketing strategy, its unorthodox production style and its lack of an album cover, among other things. Another interesting aspect was its list of collaborators. There wasn't just industry heavyweights; West showed love to the newcomers too, with the inclusion of Chief Keef, King L and Travi$ Scott.
West continued to do so last night (Aug. 1), when he surprised the audience at a Travi$ Scott concert with a guest appearance. The El Rey Theatre audience went into complete chaos when he started his performance of 'New Slaves.'
Travi$ Scott lost his mind, too. He threw off his shirt and started crowd surfing as West delivered his verses. It looked like a wild moment, and surely was a memorable one for all in attendance.


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By Alan Duffy
If I had my way this mindless hooligan would've been tazered to within an inch of his life, dragged off the pitch and then had the s**t kicked out of him by security in an alley outside the ground, but you can't do that these days can you? It's political correctness gone mad.
Anyway, the fan in question, a Barca fan, presumably a Swede, got onto the pitch before approaching Lionel Messi and then hugging and kissing the diminutive genius on the head. Not sure I'd be too happy if I was Messi though. Where were the stewards?
Anyway, the game itself was a cracker too, with Argentina winning 3-2. Here's the fan's romp with Messi…
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Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in those 65 and older.
More than 2 million Americans, ages 50 and over, have AMD, a 25 percent increase from the last decade.
Symptoms of AMD include:
• Straight lines, such as a flag pole or streetlight, may appear wavy
• A dark or empty spot may block the center of vision
• Written words or type may appear blurry
Although there are treatments for AMD, there is no cure. You can reduce your risk for AMD with the following steps recommended by "Prevent Blindness America" (preventblindness.org/amd):
• Visit an eye doctor regularly
• Stop smoking
• Eat healthy foods, including foods rich in certain antioxidants
• Stay active
• Control the blood pressure
• Protect the eyes from the sun by wearing UV-blocking sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Dry AMD is the most common form of the disease which is characterized by fatty deposits (drusen) that form under the light-sensing cells in the retina. Vision loss in dry AMD usually progresses slowly. Wet AMD is less common, but more rapidly threatening to vision. Wet AMD causes tiny blood vessels under the retina to leak or break open. This distorts vision and causes scar tissue to form.
National Eye Institute Research: Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)
The first Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) - sponsored by the Federal government's National Eye Institute - found that taking high levels of antioxidants (Vitamins C, and E, beta-carotene) with zinc and copper reduced the risk of developing advanced AMD by as much as 25 percent.
AREDS2, a follow-up study, eliminated the beta-carotene supplement because of data from the National Cancer Institute which strongly suggested that beta-carotene supplements increased lung cancer risk and disease progression in smokers.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, which are in the same family of nutrients as beta-carotene, also have important functions in the retina. Researchers subsequently replaced beta-carotene with lutein and zeaxanthin, which is thought to be a safer and possibly more effective alternative.
Although zinc was found to be an essential component of the AREDS formulation in the original trial, some nutritional experts recommended a lower dose. The dose of zinc was thus reduced from 80mg per day to 25 mg per day. High zinc intake can produce side effects including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and headaches. Over the long-term, excessive zinc intake may decrease copper uptake and interfere with copper-containing enzymes that help support healthy metabolism.
Talk with your doctor before you begin taking any dietary supplements. Discuss supplementation with your Meijer Pharmacist as well to review your current medications and to make sure supplements will not have adverse interactions with your medications (both over-the-counter and prescription drugs).
Dietary supplement guidelines based on AREDS2 study suggests a daily intake of the following to reduce AMD or slow the progression of AMD:
? Vitamin E (400 IU)
? Vitamin C (500 mg)
? Lutein (10mg)
? Zeaxanthin (2 mg)
? Zinc (80 mg)
? Copper (2 mg)
AMD Prevention
Diet is essential for maintaining the health of your eyes. A diet that is low in saturated fat and rich in antioxidant foods including vitamins C and E, selenium, zinc, and carotenes lutein and zeaxanthin may delay or reduce the severity of AMD.
Foods to Enjoy
Eat the freshest and brightest fruits and vegetables. Pick the most colorful vegetables and fruits you can find -- red, dark green, orange, or yellow. Frozen vegetables and fruit without added sauces or sugars are convenient and nutritious alternatives as well.
These foods play a key role in keeping your eyes healthy:
• Food sources of antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene): Carrots, Corn, Kiwi, Pumpkin, Yellow squash, Zucchini squash, Red grapes, Green peas, Cucumber, Butternut squash, Bell pepper, Celery, Cantaloupe, Sweet potatoes, Dried apricots, Tomato products and tomatoes, Dark green leafy vegetables, Spinach, Kale, Turnips, Collard greens.
• Foods rich in Zinc include spinach, nuts, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, beans, lean beef and pork, shellfish (oysters)
• Nuts: contain Omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and copper which play a role in preventing age-related eye diseases. Even just a handful of nuts at two or three times a week can reduce your risk of AMD.
Foods to Limit:
A diet high in saturated fats can lead to fatty plaque deposits in the macular vessels, increasing risk for AMD. Limit high fat foods including highly processed foods and baked goods. Consume lean meats in moderation—look for loin and round cuts of beef and pork. A recent research study suggested that consuming red meat (10 times a week or more) may increase risk for macular degeneration by as much as 47%.
Recipes for Vision Health
Spinach Lasagna
Makes 8-12 Servings
2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach
2 cups Meijer part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1/2 tsp. McCormick black pepper
1 tsp. McCormick garlic powder (or 2-3 cloves minced garlic)
1/2 tsp. McCormick dried basil (or 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped basil)
1/2 tsp. McCormick dried oregano
2 cups Meijer shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 (24 oz.) jar Meijer Marinara sauce
9 Whole grain lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with oil spray.
2. Cook and drain the spinach well, then set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, egg white, pepper, garlic, basil, and oregano. Add the spinach and mix again thoroughly.
3. Cover the bottom of the pan with tomato sauce (about ¼ of the jar) and place down 3 of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Top with half of the spinach-ricotta mixture and then a layer of 3 more noodles. Top with the remaining spinach-ricotta mixture and then the last 3 lasagna noodles. Pour the remaining tomato sauce on top.
4. Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese. Pour the water around the edge of the pan (this will cook the noodles), and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Let stand to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to allow the lasagna to set up and the extra water to be absorbed.
Nutrition Information per serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 215, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 40 mg, Sodium: 385 mg, Carbohydrate: 23g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 13g
Recipe Source: Adapted from JoyBauer.com Food Cures, Joy Bauer, MS Registered Dietitian
Broccoli, Beef and Barley Bowl
Serves 4
2 1/2 cups cooked barley
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. beef sirloin steak (top loin), sliced
¼ cup red wine, sake or water
4-5 cups broccoli florets and stems (1 large bunch)
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
1 tbsp. grated ginger root (or 1 tsp. McCormick ginger)
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Meijer low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Meijer beef stock
1/2 tsp. wasabi (or 1/4 tsp. McCormick red pepper flakes)
1-2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. honey
McCormick black pepper to taste
1 tbsp. Meijer cornstarch
1. Cook barley according to package directions.
2. Prepare sauce by mixing soy sauce, beef stock, wasabi (or red pepper flakes), lime juice, honey and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, stirring well until cornstarch dissolves. Set aside.
3. Add canola oil to a hot skillet. Add beef, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sear both sides on high heat for 1-2 minutes or until the outside is browned and the inside is still pink. Add red wine, sake or water, stirring well.
4. Add broccoli, orange pepper, carrots, ginger, cilantro and sauce. Reduce heat to medium high and stir-fry until broccoli is crisp-tender (3-5 minutes).
5. Add cooked barley. Cook for another minute, stirring well.
Recipe adapted from: Eyefoods.com
Ginger Butternut Squash
Serves 4
2 tbsp. margarine
2 tbsp. Meijer 100% Pure Maple Syrup
1 tsp. McCormick ground ginger
1/8 tsp. McCormick ground cinnamon
1 (3 lb.) medium butternut squash, halved and seeded (NuVal® score 100)
Combine margarine, maple syrup, ginger and cinnamon in small bowl. Arrange squash cut side down on baking dish. Cook in microwave for 5 minutes on high. Turn over; brush with spread mixture; cover with wax paper. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 240 calories, 4g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate, 8g fiber, 4g protein
Recipes adapted from: Meijer Healthy Living (www.meijermealbox.com)


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L.A. going easy on chronic parking violators, losing $15 million, audit finds [Updated]
Despite aggressive parking enforcement, Los Angeles has gone easy on chronic scofflaws who rack up multiple unpaid parking tickets, with the city missing out on up $15 million in revenues, a new audit has found.
The audit released Tuesday focused on severe parking offenders who had five or more unpaid parking tickets. It found that when city Transportation Department employees came upon such a vehicle, they failed to report those offenders for impounding or a boot in 73.5% of cases.
"Tickets only work if the city abides by the laws on the books," said City Controller Wendy Greuel at a news conference Tuesday. "The city cannot afford such lax enforcement," she said.
Amir Sedadi, interim general manager for the L.A. Department of Transportation, said a special unit was formed in 2008, with 38 employees who focused on such severe offenders and used special technologies to locate their vehicles, even when they were not in current violation.
However, that unit was disbanded in August 2009, Sedadi said, because of staffing shortages in other areas of the department, and patrol cars that used license plate recognition technology were put into storage.
Sedadi and other LADOT officials said the decision was partly made so that the department could reach its revenue goal of $132 million for that year.
But under pressure from the controller, the LADOT re-created the centralized unit and said it now has 19 employees.
[Updated at 1:02 p.m.: An audit released last year found that the city is losing tens of millions of dollars in revenue because of collection practices that barely capture half of parking ticket fines and other fees.
That audit, which looked at fiscal year 2008-09, showed that only 53% of some $553 million in city billings were collected. That's a loss of $260 million annually.]
Strong winds, warm weather expected in Southern California
Mexican actress gets jail time in immigration, marriage fraud case
Anaheim father shoots at son for leaving cigarette butts in yard, police say
-- Ari Bloomekatz
Photo: A ticket being issued in L.A. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times


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Malcolm Gladwell wrote a New Yorker article called Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted, ostensibly about the superiority of "strong ties" versus "weak ties" in social activism. His premise is that "social media" — that is to say, Twitter and Facebook — are not able to effect real social change.
Telling us that social activism requires closely connected people, Gladwell devotes much of the article explaining how the students who began the Greensboro sit-in in 1960 were friends and roommates. They had strong ties. Then he introduces the "second crucial distinction between traditional activism and its online variant", a centrally controlled hierarchical organizational system.
Twitter and Facebook aren't hierarchies but loose networks of acquaintances and strangers, which result in weak ties, according to Gladwell. He contends these networks are "effective at increasing participation—by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires" which implies devaluation of this participation.
Gladwell dismisses an example of a digital "weak-tie" campaign that got people to sign up for a bone marrow registry. Not because it wasn't successful. It was. But because it somehow doesn't meet with Gladwell's criteria for social activism. It lowered the barrier and made it too easy for people to participate. I'm not quite sure what is wrong with lowering the barriers to participation. Isn't citizen engagement is a good thing?
Gladwell maintains that networks are not as effective or efficient as hierarchies because,
"How do you make difficult choices about tactics or strategy or philosophical direction when everyone has an equal say?"
Centralization can be more efficient because there is single decision maker. It works the same in government, with an omnipotent ruler as the head of state decisions are easy. It's always easier to forcibly impose "discipline" than it is to build consensus.
friendship = "strong ties"
As Gladwell points out, real world friendship can make for some very strong ties. The two examples cited show clearly what can result from the strong ties of friendship. On one hand, you can have something as important as the Civil Rights Movement; on the other, strong ties of friendship can result in a frivolous campaign to punish the person who stole your friend's cell phone and wouldn't give it back.
Both examples demonstrate successful campaigns. One used the strong tie hierarchy of the Civil Rights Movement, the other the weak tie network of social media.
So, what has been proven, exactly?
Probably the low point of the article was Gladwell's repetition of the oft used Facebook meme:
The evangelists of social media don't understand this distinction; they seem to believe that a Facebook friend is the same as a real friend…"
Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker: Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted
Clearly, Gladwell doesn't use Facebook. Yesterday on the New Yorker live chat he admitted he's not a Twitter user either, but that "I think someone created a twitter account in my name, and tweeted things a while back."
Urban legends aside, the real point seems to be that Malcolm Gladwell doesn't like Facebook or Twitter. He doesn't see the point.
Malcolm Gladwell:
I have nothing against Twitter. And I'd use it if I had more time. . . Here's the deeper issue for someone like me or, for that matter, anyone contemplating using tools like Twitter. What is it you want to accomplish? Do you want a broad audience? Or a deep audience? In other words, would you rather do the best possible job engaging with a small but focused audience. Or would you rather spend your marginal hour reaching a large audience on a superficial level? There are lot of situations where the latter is a reasonable choice–like if I'm selling something, or announcing an event, or sharing a small but crucial bit of information. But I'm interested in exploring ideas in depth with the (small) group of people willing to geek-out with me. That makes strategy A a better choice.
—Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker Ask the Author Live: Malcolm Gladwell on Twitter
What caused the escalation from not wanting or needing a set of tools to attacking the validity of the tools?
Malcolm Gladwell makes it clear he is opposed to Facebook and Twitter. There are all kinds of things wrong with these two "social media" platforms.
Yet to my great disappointment, Gladwell doesn't seem to know what they are.
apples and oranges
For the argument to have had legitimacy, it should have compared tools with tools, or systems with systems. It would have been reasonable to compare social media with mass media, say. Instead, Civil Rights Movement Activists are compared with Twitter and Facebook. Gladwell isn't proving a theory, he's telling us what he believes an activist should be and we're supposed to take it on faith.
All it takes to counter "tie theory" is a different incident from the Civil Rights Movement.
No central hiearchy told Rosa Parks to refuse to give up her seat on the bus. Even though there were others on the bus who shared her plight, lived in the same geographic location, rode the same bus, suffered the same oppression— all presumably the stuff of "strong ties"— those people chose not to stand with her that day. She made her decision to resist as an individual. Strong ties or not, the others moved to the back of the bus.
Activism doesn't have to the result of some grand design strategized by a central committee. Quite often it just happens when people have reached their tipping point.
From the Live Chat:
[Comment From William Carleton: ]
Mr. Gladwell, the COO of Facebook and a Twitter exec both spoke at a marketing conference this week. In a way, they seem to be making your case for you, without much sense of irony. The description of the session led by the FB exec talks of "activisim" as a brand promotion tool. Do you think part of why social media reinforces the status quo may be because the stewards of the most succesful platforms seem to be selling them short?
Malcolm Gladwell:
That's hilarious. If the civil rights movment were taking place today, do you think that some corporate entity would see it as a brand opportunity as well? Would Dr. King have done Nike ads? But yes, I'm not sure Facebook does much for real activism when they treat it as just another app."
activism IS just another app to a corporation
Neither Facebook or Twitter are activists; they are corporations. They are not forces for good or evil.
They exist to make a profit. These are businesses that provide a platform and offer apps. Corporations
don't care about the environment, but they will
go "green" if it means an increase in profitability.
A long time ago, a man named Gutenberg invented a tool called a printing press. Over the years, this invention has been used to print bibles, history books, political manifestos, novels, newspapers, wedding invitations and even magazines like the New Yorker. A tool is only as good as the use to which it's put.
So why is Malcolm Gladwell attacking "social media"? Although asked to define "social media" it in yesterday's chat, he declined. In the article he says,
It shifts our energies from organizations that promote strategic and disciplined activity and toward those which promote resilience and adaptability. It makes it easier for activists to express themselves, and harder for that expression to have any impact. The instruments of social media are well suited to making the existing social order more efficient. They are not a natural enemy of the status quo. If you are of the opinion that all the world needs is a little buffing around the edges, this should not trouble you. But if you think that there are still lunch counters out there that need integrating it ought to give you pause.
Malcolm Gladwell, Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted
According to Gladwell, social media tools are not only a waste of time which could be better spent making a real difference, but they bolster the status quo. He doesn't offer any support for this premise either, though.
During the article he raises the stakes so that we aren't just talking about 'activism, we're talking about 'high-risk activism.' The implication being that social activism without a component of personal jeopardy is not important. Which is kind of like saying journalism without jeopardy is valueless.
Like Gladwell, I too grew up with stories of the civil rights movement. A lot was accomplished. Great odds were overcome. And of course it makes for high drama. Which is great on a movie screen but for the people living it, not so much. In fact, I'm guessing that most activists would prefer not to give up their lives or their freedom or their livelihoods to meet their goals. Think how much more Mr. King might have accomplished had he lived.
Many of the more than 200,000 Canadians who had felt increasingly disenfranchised by unresponsive government have been organizing under the Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament group on Facebook.
Because it IS "easier for the powerless to collaborate, coördinate, and give voice to their concerns." And that's a good thing.
Ironically a high school student created a Facebook activist group that helped save a forest in Gladwell's home town.
Without actually using digital media, it is easy to be ignorant of the fact that conversations are possible in 140 character bursts. Links to longer works or reference material can be transmitted if more depth is required.
Malcolm Gladwell should understand the importance of these communication media, as he says himself,
"Our acquaintances—not our friends—are our greatest source of new ideas and information. The Internet lets us exploit the power of these kinds of distant connections with marvellous efficiency.
Malcolm Gladwell Small Change
Yet he brushes it off as being important to business, not activism. It seems that Malcolm Gladwell thinks we have all the information we need. I think he's wrong. The older I get, the more there is to learn.
Particularly as we are smack dab in the midst of a digital revolution. It was fascinating to watch history being made as the UK's Digital Economy Bill was debated in the House of Lords while being filled in on the background by UK citizens on an IRC channel. Twitter and Facebook aren't the whole story, there are blogs, and podcasts, and even other microblogging services like the non-proprietary Identi.ca. There are a great many activists to be found on Twitter, and some of the ones I know are:
@doctorow @ninapaley @JesseBrown @Openattitude @schestowitz @PaoloBrini @p2pnet @jkoblovsky @techdirt @ZeroPaid @Org9 @zotzbro @mgeist @GloriousAndFree @zittrain @Crosbie @lessig @jerezim @_the_mad_hatter @russellmcormond @copyrightgirl @crime_minister @s_nunn @mgifford @EFF @publicknowledge @creativecommons @juditrius @StopActaNow @OpenRightsGroup @CETAWatch
Canada is very fortunate to have online activists. This is especially important at a time when the main stream news media has failed to adequately inform citizens on a number of important topics. Bloggers and online activists who broadcast and share information online have been picking up the slack. We are also fortunate to live at a time when the barriers to assembly and partipation have been lowered by advances in digital technology.
In the absence of digital advocacy, Canadians could have been suffering under a Canadian DMCA as far back as 2005. Bill C-32, the current incarnation of harmful copyright law we are facing, carries serious ramifications for Canada's digital economy, as well as issues of cultural freedom, responsive government and even sovereignty.
Malcolm Gladwell may not find these issues as important as the Civil Rights Movement was, but they are of vital importance to Canada in the here and now.
Image Credit: Malcolm Gladwell photo by bunnicula (cc by-nd)
Also: special thanks to John S, for his blog post Whose Ties Are You Calling Weak" for focusing my attention on the issue.


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Distaste or disgust involves a rejection of an idea that has been offered for enjoyment.
—Immanuel Kant, Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View, 1798
For the first time, this year's Seven on Seven will have an overarching theme offered to participants as a provocation: Empathy & Disgust.
Scene from Her
We chose this theme partly because of recent discussions about "affective computing," which aims to detect and respond appropriately to users' emotions. The field gained some visibility after the release of Spike Jonze's Her; writing for Rhizome, Martine Syms argued that the film could be read as "an elaborate product spec" for intelligent agents that can replace human relationships. Recently, a new crop of apps that function as "Intelligent Personal Agents" bring us a step closer to this future, while a more speculative app from Blast Theory offers a fully-fledged emotional relationship with a virtual character who gradually reveals herself to be "needy, sloppy, piteous, and desperate."
Some of the real-world research underpinning emotional analysis was discussed in a New Yorker piece earlier this year, focusing on the work of Affectiva and scientist Rana el Kaliouby. The company is developing a tool called Affdex that can "make relable interences about people's emotions" based on video monitoring:
During the 2012 Presidential elections, Kaliouby's team used Affdex to track more than two hundred people watching clips of the Obama-Romney debates, and concluded that the software was able to predict voting preference with seventy-three-per-cent accuracy.


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Vanderpump Rules - Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 6
Genre: Reality-TV , Reality
Director: Alex Baskin , Douglas Ross
Country: USA
Episode: 152/169 eps
Duration: 42 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2013
IMDb: 6.3
Season 8 - Vanderpump Rules
Season 7 - Vanderpump Rules
"Sandoval and Schwartz scramble to get TomTom ready for its opening event; Kristen learns she's not allowed to come; James erupts when Raquel considers attending Girls' Night In; Jax celebrates his first birthday without the support of his parents."
"The group treks to Marina del Rey for Scheana's housewarming; Lala calls out Billie Lee; Tom gossips about Ariana's romantic encounters with women; Lisa Vanderpump finally reveals the fully finished TomTom to a giddy Sandoval and Schwartz."
"Katie convinces Lisa to let her host a "Girls' Night In" party, but Billie Lee lashes out at Katie for not including her in the planning; Brittany throws a tantrum; Lala decides James is moving too fast; Stassi creates her own personal holiday."
"Stassi struggles to make amends with Beau after her birthday meltdown, while a newly sober James attempts to rekindle his friendship with Lala. Kristen celebrates the relaunch of her t-shirt line, Jax causes trouble at a SUR staff meeting, and the Toms present their cocktails to Lisa in hopes of getting them on the TomTom menu. Finally, when Katie, Kristen, and Stassi's mothers all come to town, the girls learn growing older doesn't always mean growing up."
"Katie's ultimatum forces Lisa Vanderpump to reconsider employing James at SUR; Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval display different methods of interviewing staff members for TomTom; Jax and Brittany host a dinner party to debut their beer cheese."
"Stassi plans a surprise party to celebrate Jax and Brittany's engagement; James tries to work his way back into the group's good graces; Stassi seeks Lisa's approval for her new beau, Beau."
"Lisa Vanderpump finds herself behind schedule on TomTom, the new bar she's opening with Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz. James lands in hot water with the group after insulting Brittany. Scheana settles into single life. Jax proposes to Brittany."
Season 6 - Vanderpump Rules
"As the three-part reunion concludes, Andy Cohen explores Jax's epic meltdown at SUR and his decision to break up with Brittany. Lala and James examine the intermittent flirting and fighting in their relationship, Kristen takes Sandoval to task for spreading the rumor that she hooked up with James, and Stassi recounts her embarrassing encounter with Patrick and Lisa Vanderpump at the TomTom progress party. Finally, Katie and Schwartz discuss the prospect of having children, Ariana reveals the latest on her struggles with body image issues, and Jax discusses his future with Brittany."
"In Part Two of the Vanderpump Rules reunion, host Andy Cohen recaps Katie and Schwartz's rollercoaster first year of marriage, the group questions Jax's relationship with his reiki healer, and Lala reveals more about her mysterious boyfriend than ever before. SUR's newest hostess Billie Lee joins the group and opens up about life as a transgender woman, while Stassi and Ariana revisit their argument about Stassi's controversial podcast comments. Finally, Kristen defends her decision to fly out Brittany's mom for a surprise visit, and the girls band together to celebrate Lala's special brand of feminism."
"The three-part reunion starts off with a bang as host Andy Cohen uncovers the real stories behind Jax cheating on Brittany, the rumor that James slept with his best friend Logan, and the status of Stassi's relationship with Patrick. Lisa Vanderpump sets Sandoval and Schwartz straight on their roles at TomTom, Jax shares the heartbreaking details of his father's passing, Ariana opens up about her body issues, and Scheana breaks down when Jax attacks her for sabotaging his relationship."
"Sandoval and Schwartz give their friends a sneak peek at TomTom, but a cloud hangs over the party as Lisa must decide Jax's future at SUR. Stassi introduces Lisa to her boyfriend with awkward results. Brittany unleashes pent up anger at Jax."
"After a painful breakup, Brittany bounces back with new swagger, a new outlook, and her sights set on a new man. Lisa gives Stassi relationship advice. Lala takes the stage with James for the biggest musical performance of her career."
"Ariana and Brittany seek relationship advice from Lisa, while Stassi throws a party to relaunch Katie's beauty blog. Kristen's boyfriend Carter questions Sandoval about her night in Mexico with James. Katie and Tom celebrate their first wedding anniversary, while Jax and Brittany's relationship takes a surprising turn."
"The Playa del Carmen party continues as James takes over the DJ booth at a Mexican club, and Jax confronts Scheana for setting up Brittany with another man. Meanwhile, Lisa adopts a new dog, Schwartz horrifies Katie with a drunken blackout, Stassi realizes her relationship is in trouble, and the rumor mill works overtime when exes Kristen and James share a night on the beach."
"The Mexico adventure continues as the group explores a natural water park and the nightlife in Playa del Carmen; James tries to remain in Jax's favor by exposing Scheana's role in hooking up Brittany with the hot new bartender's assistant."
"Jax shows his lack of maturity when confronted with a reminder of his infidelity; Scheana sets Brittany up with SUR's hottest new bartender; Ariana's brother asks out new SUR hostess Billie Lee; James has an emotional reunion with his father."
"Lisa takes Sandoval and Schwartz on a business trip to Las Vegas to design their new bar, but when the guys focus more on partying than professionalism, Lisa questions the whole partnership. Meanwhile in Vegas, Brittany tells Katie and Ariana she needs to take a pregnancy test, and everyone is shocked by Jax's reaction to the results. Back in L.A., Lala reaches out to former frenemy, Stassi, to help plan her debut musical event, and Stassi urges Lala to confront the wildcard that could sabotage her performance, James Kennedy."
"Lisa channels all her energy into restoring SUR after the devastating fire. On the heels of her birthday meltdown, Stassi consults a tarot card reader about her future with Patrick, while Scheana invites a select group of friends to visit Rob's prized cabin in Big Bear. James makes a startling admission about his feelings for with Lala, and Jax feels left behind in the wake of Tom and Tom's success."
"Ariana shines as the belle of the ball, while an embarrassed Stassi runs off in tears; Schwartz and Sandoval celebrate the approval of TomTom's permits by writing hefty checks; Sandoval and Ariana work through their intimacy issues."
"Stassi helps organize a party to honor Lisa Vanderpump's new role at Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine, but struggles to convince her bitter ex-coworkers to lend a hand; Schwartz's triplet brothers come for a visit and a Tom Sandoval makeover; Jax's anger issues send him running back to reiki therapy; Katie finds herself the victim of body-shaming comments; and Lisa must find a way to reopen SUR after a fire nearly puts the restaurant permanently out of commission."
"Kristen tests Jax's patience when she flies out Brittany's mom for a visit, especially when it turns out that she has another surprise up her sleeve. Lala finds her inner feminist and schemes to repair Scheana and Katie's friendship, Lisa rewards Peter for years of loyal service, and a salacious rumor about James and his best friend makes the rounds at SUR."
"Scheana spirals out of control when she suspects Rob is pulling away, forcing Lisa to come to her rescue. Stassi assists in dressing the staff for SUR's annual Gay Pride celebration, while James erupts on Lala after she insults his girlfriend. Jax turns to an unlikely form of therapy in order to come to terms with his anger and infidelity."
"Brittany's girlfriends put aside their differences and throw a Kentucky-themed party to help cure her heartache, but the group learns Jax's indiscretion may not have been a one-time thing. When Ariana gets thrown off of her horse during practice, she must learn how to get back in the saddle. Lala returns to SUR to ask for Lisa's forgiveness—and her old job."
"Brittany leaves Los Angeles after a painful revelation, leaving her relationship with Jax in question; Stassi reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Patrick; James tries to reclaim his DJ job at SUR; Lisa serves as grand marshal of a gay pride parade."
"In the Season Six premiere, freshly divorced Scheana throws a lavish masquerade birthday party to show off her new boyfriend, but things get tense when she leaves Katie and Stassi off the guest list. Sandoval jeopardizes his and Schwartz's new restaurant partnership with Lisa when she overhears him complaining about her management style. Finally, a vicious rumor circulates that could destroy a relationship for good."
Season 5 - Vanderpump Rules
"The reunion concludes as Lisa explains why she initially refused to officiate Katie and Tom's wedding. James lashes out at Jax and Kristen for sabotaging his show and Tom and Ariana discuss being blamed for all the problems in Katie's relationship. Lisa tells Schwartz he blew his chance to go into business with her and Ariana explains why she won't marry Sandoval. Finally, Scheana shares an emotional moment with her estranged husband, Michael Shay, to discuss the disintegration of their relationship."
"Lisa officiates the ceremony that only Katie and Tom could pull off. Jax re-evaluates his relationship, and Ariana considers taking her relationship to the next step. Lisa offers the Toms the business opportunity of a lifetime, but Schwartz fears making two commitments in one day. Scheana reveals a secret about her marriage that will change her life."
"Katie and Tom's wedding is finally here and the whole group comes together to show their support. Jax and Tom give Schwartz the ultimate wedding surprise when they fly in his triplet brothers. Meanwhile, Stassi is moved to tears when she and Lisa finally bury the hatchet. Finally, Scheana insists her relationship with Shay is perfect, but Lisa suspects she may be hiding something"
"When Lala makes a surprise return to SUR, Lisa makes it clear that her behavior will no longer be tolerated. With Katie and Tom's wedding just days away, Jax and Sandoval arrange to fly in Schwartz's brothers as a surprise. Scheana announces her plan to have a baby despite her relationship issues with Shay, and Stassi poses for a nearly-nude photo shoot. Katie and Tom arrive at their wedding venue only to be greeted by a very large bill."
"Lisa declines to officiate Katie and Tom's wedding, which compels the couple to re-examine their entire relationship. Also: Stassi fumbles through her first blind date, and Lisa organizes a steamy SUR photo shoot, featuring Tom and Ariana wearing nothing but food."
"The epic New Orleans blowout continues, with Schwartz and Sandoval fiercely refuting the cheating accusations. Stassi realizes her past fights with Katie caused her to miss a painful moment when Katie needed her most. Kristen confronts Sandoval about trying to ruin her new relationship, and Stassi pays her dad and grandmother a visit. Katie and Schwartz bury their issues on a wild last night in Nola. Back in LA, Lisa talks to Ken about partnering up with Tom Sandoval to open a new bar."
"A gator tour with Ariana and the groomsmen has some bite when talk turns to Schwartz's relationship troubles. Also: Kristen hires a female stripper while the men dress in drag; and Katie's anger toward Schwartz is addressed, leading to an all-out fight."
"Scheana throws a pre-New Orleans pool party but when Tom and Katie's fighting reaches a new level, the group wonders if they should get married at all. Meanwhile, when Lisa allows James to DJ a party at PUMP James makes a play to get his old job back. Later, the bachelor/bachelorette party kicks off with plenty of Bourbon Street debauchery, but Sandoval stirs up trouble when he tells Katie she needs therapy. Finally, Stassi confronts Jax about his past mistakes resulting in tears from Jax and jealousy from Brittany."
"Stassi gets some relationship advice from her little brother. Sandoval attempts to reignite his career by diving back into modeling and acting. Pandora throws Katie a spa day but things grow tense when Ariana refuses to apologize to Stassi and Katie's attacks brings Scheana to tears. Sandoval, Jax and Ariana raid Lisa's closet to fulfill Schwartz's dream of dressing in drag for his bachelor party."
"Schwartz tries to make peace between Ariana and Stassi, but Katie gets annoyed when Ariana refuses to play nice. Meanwhile, James is excited to play his biggest DJ set since being fired from SUR, but the gig is ruined when Jax, Scheana, Kristen and two alleged mistresses ambush James to expose his cheating ways. Finally, Lisa gives Katie valuable wedding advice and Schwartz gets his prenup, only to learn that he doesn't have much to protect."
"Kristen upsets Brittany by using a picture of Jax's genitals in her comedy show. Meanwhile, Lala returns to SUR to apologize for missing Ariana's birthday, but Tom refuses to forgive her. Later, Brittany's mom arrives from Kentucky and puts the pressure on Jax to join a church and marry her daughter. Finally, Lisa surprises Katie with a risqué bridal shower gift and Ariana drops a bomb on Stassi, leaving her stunned."
"Stassi continues her birthday trip at a Montauk clambake, where Katie finds Stassi potential new bachelors and Scheana and Kristen commit some seafood faux pas. Lala finally resurfaces to explain her disappearance, but Lisa isn't buying her wild lies. Ariana celebrates her birthday with Sandoval and Schwartz at a thrilling NASCAR race, but things grow tense after Jax disrespects Brittany. Later, Kristen, Katie and Scheana party at the Wirkus Twins' summer house, and sparks fly when Stassi finds herself alone in a hot tub with a handsome, young and successful New Yorker."
"Sandoval, Schwartz and Jax vow not to let Lala's no-show ruin Ariana's rowdy, NASCAR birthday weekend in Sonoma. Meanwhile, Stassi's Montauk birthday trip is off to a rocky start when she breaks down in tears over her recent split, and Katie and Kristen fail to find Stassi an eligible Hamptons suitor. Later, Lisa learns troubling news about Lala's situation, and Scheana feels like an outsider when she doesn't embrace Stassi's birthday traditions."
"Scheana questions going on a birthday trip with Stassi and Katie following a vicious fight with them. Also, Lala begins to dread Ariana's Sonoma birthday getaway upon discovering she'll be stuck with Jax, and James pleads to get his DJ job back."
"Scheana and Kristen throw a surprise party for Shay and Carter, but Scheana gets surprised when Stassi and Katie attack her for sympathizing with Lala. Later, Jax reveals himself to be a certifiable sociopath on Stassi's podcast. Finally, Lisa gives Brittany advice on how to deal with relationship jealousy, and Ariana stands up for Scheana."
"When terrorism strikes the Orlando gay community and threatens West Hollywood, Lisa puts her own safety aside to ride in the Pride Parade, rally SUR, and bring the community together. Meanwhile, Tom's jealousy over Ariana's bartending book sparks the nastiest fight of their relationship. Stassi plans a birthday trip to Montauk and James questions his friendship with Lala when the stories about her boyfriend continue to change."
"Katie and Schwartz take a trip to scout their wedding venue, but when Schwartz shows signs of cold feet, Katie hits him below the belt. Meanwhile, Tom takes Ariana on a romantic date but discovers that he wants marriage and kids more than she does. Later, Scheana learns a scandalous rumor about Lala, while Lala learns two scandalous rumors about James. Finally, Lisa advises Katie to mend her relationship before the wedding."
"Scheana shuts down Lala's attempts at friendship in an effort to please Katie and her bridesmaids. Meanwhile, James is flying high when his pageant queen girlfriend comes to town for the summer, but the fun doesn't last after the new SUR hostess claims she slept with him. Later, Katie lashes out at Schwartz after learning he's secretly seeking therapy, causing him serious concern for the upcoming wedding. Finally, Jax eagerly watches as James puts his job at SUR in jeopardy."
"Stassi, Scheana and Kristen are all asked to be a part of Katie's bridal party, but Ariana is left out in the cold as a result of her friendship with Lala. Meanwhile, Schwartz serves up Jax and Sandoval a spicy revenge for their years of hazing, and Katie questions Scheana's loyalty after spotting her getting cozy with Lala."
"Lisa organizes a dog charity event with the help of the SUR staff and Katie on board as her assistant. Brittany threatens to leave Jax for spreading rumors of her, and James embarks on an "Apology Tour" for the horrible things he said to Scheana and Katie. Tom Schwartz asks for a pre-nuptial agreement."
"Lisa Vanderpump's SUR Restaurant is hotter than ever, but the conflict within her staff is at an all-time high when Jax jeopardizes the best relationship he's ever had. Stassi rallies the girls against James and Lala for fat shaming Katie, but Schwartz worries Stassi's return has brought out the worst in his fiancée. The group uncovers a bit of scandalous gossip."
Season 4 - Vanderpump Rules
"Part 2 of 3. The SUR staffers gather for a reunion installment. Here, James addresses notorious bite marks; Katie and Tom Schwartz talk about their proposal; Brittany reflects on how her life has changed; and Stassi tries to right some wrongs."
""Vanderpump Rules" follows the passionate, volatile and hot-and-bothered-staff at Lisa Vanderpump's West Hollywood mainstay SUR. Lisa balances her motherly instincts and shrewd business sense to keep control over this wild group of employees as they pursue their dreams and each other while working at her "Sexy, Unique Restaurant." Often seen on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, SUR has been the backdrop for many memorable moments, including the unexpected encounter between Brandi Glanville and Scheana Marie, a female server who famously had an affair with Brandi's ex-husband."
"Lisa Vanderpump hosts Katie and Tom's engagement party; Stassi and Kristen stir up trouble; Jax must atone for his sins during a reunion with Stassi; Tom Sandoval performs his new song at SUR; Lala gets close to Kristen and James."
"Katie surprises Stassi in Palm Springs. Meanwhile, James continues to focus on Kristen; Scheana frets that she's losing her friends; and Jax, Tom Schwartz and Peter try to serve as babysitters."
"When Stassi runs into her old SUR crew at Lala's party, Scheana must finally answer for her part in Stassi's sex tape scandal. Jax brags about his girlfriend's breast enhancement, but his friends are not impressed. Tom Sandoval works on a new single, Kristen continues her serial dating, and Tom Schwartz lands in hot water with Katie when he quits his job for Lisa Vanderpump."
"Katie launches her Web site with a party, but a surprise appearance by James and a text message from Stassi threaten to ruin the event; Jax adjusts to life as an unemployed outlaw while Brittany adjusts to her new life as sole breadwinner."
"The gang heads to Hawaii to celebrate Jax and Tom's birthdays; Tom learns Scheana sent derogatory text messages about him to Ariana's mother; Katie lashes out when Lala swims naked in front of Schwartz."
"Lisa Vanderpump holds Stassi at arm's length; Scheana and Ariana realize their friendship is damaged; James schemes to get an invitation to Hawaii with the others; Katie shows off her engagement ring at SUR; Faith and Lala go skinny-dipping."
"Tom Schwartz finally mans up and plans to get down on one knee for Katie, but Lisa Vanderpump worries that his complicated proposal scheme will end in disaster. Brittany moving in with Jax doesn't stop him from moving in on Lala. Ariana's attitude drives Scheana and Katie closer to Kristen, Sandoval tries to correct a huge mistake, and Kristen and James get left out in the cold when the SUR crew plans a tropical vacation."
"Lisa advises the women to get back at their boyfriends for going to Las Vegas, so Lala, Katie and Ariana kiss and make up at Scheana's sleepover; Jax, Schwartz and Sandoval strive to remain loyal to their girlfriends while in Sin City."
"Lisa treats a group of underprivileged kids to the full SUR experience, including a serving of bad behavior from her staff. Jax stands up for Kristen when her break up with James turns ugly. Ariana's mood sours when Sandoval contemplates going to Vegas without her, Schwartz and Sandoval fail to impress with their business plan, and Jax asks Brittany to move in with him."
"Convinced Kristen is cheating on him, James hooks up with Lala; Lisa teaches her staff about fine wine; Jax schemes to attract Lala away from James and recruits Kristen to help him."
"Lisa Vanderpump and the SUR crew force Scheana to reassess her marriage now that Shay's secret life is out in the open. Jax campaigns to get his new flame a job at SUR, even while things heat up between him and Lala. Sandoval and Schwartz pitch Lisa a business plan. Kristen and James seek couple's therapy."
"When Scheana and Katie bust Lala for lying about a modeling job in Italy, Lisa Vanderpump turns the table on them for picking on the new girl. Scheana worries her marriage may be in danger when it's revealed that her husband has been keeping secrets. Tom and Ariana try "adulting," Jax and James compete for Lala's affection and Tom Schwartz makes a big step towards committing to Katie."
"When Lisa Vanderpump brings new blood to the shark-infested waters of SUR, Katie and Scheana quickly teach new girl Lala that there's no such thing as a secret at Lisa's restaurant. Rumors spread that James was unfaithful to Kristen, and Kristen must make a tough choice about who to believe. Jax imports a new girlfriend from Kentucky and Scheana continues to feel the heat from Ariana over her friendship with Kristen."
"Scheana throws a costume party for her birthday, but drama ensues when Kristen arrives, in the Season 4 premiere. Also: Lisa vows to take the restaurant to new heights; James' behavior jeopardizes his DJ career; and Schwartz realizes he's ready to commit to Katie."
Season 3 - Vanderpump Rules
"Scheana breaks down when her plan for a perfect wedding falls apart. Kristen lives up to everyone's worst expectations when she fights with James at the reception. Tom Schwartz makes a bad situation worse when his apology gift to Katie leads to tears."
"Lisa confronts Kristen about her disrespect for management and arrives at a final decision in regards to her future at SUR; Tom Schwartz makes a shocking revelation to Katie; Scheana debates whether to rescind Kristen's wedding invitation."
"Lisa confronts Kristen about her disrespect for management and arrives at a final decision in regards to her future at SUR; Tom Schwartz makes a shocking revelation to Katie; Scheana debates whether to rescind Kristen's wedding invitation."
"When Stassi refuses to forgive Katie for attending Scheana's bachelorette party, Katie must either fight for her friendship or cut Stassi out of her life. Peter mistakes Vail's flirting for interest and asks her on a date that quickly turns awkward. Kristen connects with the girl Tom Sandoval allegedly cheated with in hopes of finally breaking up his relationship with Ariana."
"Kristen reveals that Tom Schwartz may be cheating on Katie. Katie interrogates the SUR staff about Schwartz's infidelity and discovers they know more than expected. Lisa hosts the "50 Gay Mayors" event at PUMP."
"Stassi reconnects with the SUR crowd at a Hollywood party, but Scheana and Kristen make sure she doesn't enjoy a happy homecoming. Jax learns who his real friends are when he undergoes a painful nose job. Tom Schwartz suffers a panic attack and runs out on his job at PUMP, infuriating both Katie and Lisa Vanderpump."
"After going over the budget and past schedule, Lisa struggles to make the grand opening of PUMP a huge success. Stassi confronts Scheana over her mean-spirited tweets, but Scheana maintains she only retweeted what someone else already said. Kristen seeks closure with Tom Sandoval, but watching Ariana take her place triggers her innermost feelings for her ex-boyfriend."
"On the eve of her largest restaurant opening yet, Lisa must dole out harsh punishments to the SUR staff for their appalling behavior at Scheana's birthday party. Jax tries to do the right thing by choosing between his two girlfriends, but finds honesty has its downfalls. Stassi coaches Tom Schwartz on how to charm Lisa into giving him a fair shot at his new job at PUMP."
"Lisa Vanderpump is still reigning supreme whilst Stassi returns from New York to discover that things have changed between her and her former friends."
Season 2 - Vanderpump Rules
"The episode features never-before-seen moments, as Andy Cohen visits Lisa Vanderpump and SUR to discuss the most revealing, embarrassing, and hilarious scenes you didn't see this season. Stassi attacks Jax for claiming he's "in a relationship" with a girl he's never met; frozen vodka helps Scheana reveal how she really feels about Stassi, Katie and Kristen; Tom reveals his darkest fantasy about seeing Kristen with another man; Katie shows Schwartz what half a bikini wax looks like; and Lisa accidentally reveals too much about her sex life."
"In part two of the Vanderpump Rules reunion, the SUR staff open up to Andy Cohen about why Kristen slept with Jax, why Jax has no remorse towards his old friend Tom, and whether Stassi can overcome the hurt and betrayal. Nothing has been the same since the explosive finale, and Lisa reveals how she's been keeping it together at SUR, where old friendships and couples have split, and as always new, even more controversial alliances and romances have taken their place."
"Andy Cohen brings Lisa Vanderpump and her sexy staff together at SUR for the first time since the shocking season finale. Stassi faces off against Kristen, Tom makes a surprise revelation about his relationship with Ariana, and Jax and Tom confront each other for the first time since their fight. Andy uncovers who's been dumped, who's sleeping with whom, and who might be leaving SUR for good."
"In the season finale, SUR's sexy annual photo shoot turns tearful as Stassi attacks Jax for his womanizing, and Lisa helps Tom deal with the growing evidence of Kristen's infidelity. Things come to an explosive head at Scheana's engagement party when Kristen and Tom finally face off with Stassi and Jax."
"When Stassi believes that Kristen committed the ultimate betrayal, she devises a plan to expose her in front of all of her friends. Lisa struggles to keep SUR's working dynamics under control when tensions between Jax, Tom, Stassi and Kristen reach all-time highs."
"Lisa and Stassi throw Scheana the perfect surprise engagement. Tom lashes out at Jax for his part in the cheating rumors, but later shocks Stassi with his own news. Kristen's meltdown at SUR causes her friends to retreat and support her archrival, Ariana."
"Stassi's Cabo birthday continues to unravel as Jax crashes her booze cruise and brings uninvited guests. Kristen gives Lisa an ultimatum that doesn't sit well with her boss. After a final night of drinking, Kristen's shocking decision forever changes her friendships."
"Lisa's staff heads to Cabo for Stassi's 25th birthday, but a vulgar comment from Scheana turns the celebration into a catfight. When a drunken argument ends with a drink thrown in Katie's face, Stassi lashes out at her friends for taking the spotlight away from her birthday."
"After Katie reveals the rumor that Kristen slept with Jax, Stassi hatches an elaborate plan to trick them into confessing. Lisa hires a "secret diner" to evaluate the service at SUR, but the staff is more focused on rumors than customers."
"Lisa tries to wish Peter a happy 30th birthday, but when Scheana gives Peter an inappropriate lap dance, Katie and Kristen pick a fight and run Scheana out of the party. Stassi accuses Jax of being a sex addict, only to learn that Jax may have slept with one of her best friends."
"Lisa and the SUR staff take part in the Gay Pride Parade. Things turn ugly when Stassi finds out that Jax is back to his womanizing ways. Kristen finds new evidence about Tom and Ariana's relationship and confronts them both."
"Lisa enlists Stassi and Katie to perform a sexy dance at Guillermo's surprise burlesque birthday party. Jax is confronted with a health scare but receives scorn instead of sympathy from Stassi. Then, Kristen picks a fight to stop the gossiping about Tom and the new bartender."
"When Stassi finds out about Jax's sexy photo shoot with a female model, she questions whether she can trust him enough to ever love him again. Just when Kristen's work life and love life appear to be back on track, Lisa brings in a sexy female bartender who may have a romantic past with Tom."
"Stassi rekindles her romance with Jax when the SUR staff heads to her mom's house in Lake Arrowhead. Tom prepares for the biggest performance of his career, but a late-night battle with Kristen threatens to derail the weekend. When Scheana complains of yet another injury, Lisa smacks her down for playing the sympathy card."
"Jax gets a tattoo of Stassi's name to prove his love, but before the ink is even dry, a romantic dinner turns into a shouting match when Stassi reveals there's another guy in her life. Later, Stassi attacks Scheana for turning Lisa against her, and Tom attempts to put together the pieces of his broken relationship with Kristen but finds the instructions hard to follow."
"In the first episode of the season, Lisa Vanderpump struggles to keep the unpredictable staff of SUR in line as they cater a Beverly Hills party for Kyle Richards. Jax works to win Stassi back, Kristen deals with a shocking revelation in her relationship with Tom, and Scheana's birthday ends in a fight that once again turns SUR against her."
Season 1 - Vanderpump Rules
"Serving up never-before-seen moments from first season, Lisa Vanderpump and the SUR team speak candidly with Andy Cohen about the fights, fun, hook-ups, and heartbreaks that you didn't get to see, like Stassi and Kristen's bikini blowout, the secrets of Tom's hair, Jax's Speedo stuffing, the definition of "crymax," and Lisa discovers who on her staff wears "padded knickers.""
"Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, the cast of Vanderpump Rules along with Lisa Vanderpump, reunite at SUR to discuss some of the most talked about antics of the season."
"Lisa organizes a sexy photo-shoot for the staff of SUR, bringing everyone together for an explosive season finale. Scheana attempts to win back Lisa's respect after storming out of her V.I.P. dinner. After a summer of bitter fighting, Kristen and Stassi try to bury the hatchet, and the truth is finally revealed about the rumors surrounding Jax."
"When Lisa threatens to fire Stassi for neglecting her responsibilities at SUR and as a writer for Lisa's website, Stassi must plead to keep her jobs. Scheana has an emotional breakdown at work when Lisa forbids her to work a party Brandi is attending. Jax makes a bold move to win Stassi back, causing Laura-Leigh to attack Jax for dumping her without an explanation."
"When Jax and Laura-Leigh are caught having sex in SUR's bathroom and Frank insults a customer, Lisa is forced to crack the whip on her staff, resulting in a firing. Stassi thinks her life is back on track when she makes up with her old friend Katie and introduces her new boyfriend Frank to her parents, but when an unexpected argument escalates, Stassi finds herself headed for her second break-up of the summer."
"Stassi comes back from Vegas to find that SUR is not the same, as Jax has started dating one of her friends, and Katie and Kristen have turned against her. When Lisa calls a staff meeting to put a stop to the infighting, Laura-Leigh explodes on Stassi for sending her bullying texts. Scheana nervously prepares for her first live performance at the world-famous Roxy, where after a rocky start, she not only steals the show but makes a very unexpected friend."
"The SUR staff heads to Las Vegas for Stassi's birthday and leaves Lisa very short handed at the restaurant on her busiest night of the week, but Scheana stays back to make sure things run smoothly. Stassi disinvites Jax from Vegas so she can spend the weekend with her new boyfriend Frank, but when Jax crashes the party, a fight breaks out that will divides the group and threatens strong friendships."
"After the blow up at the "Gay Pride" event, Lisa struggles to keep the staff's personal conflicts outside of their work at SUR. At a photo shoot, Kristen has an awkward encounter with someone from Tom's past. Jax makes a bold play to win back Stassi, but a shocking revelation pushes her to a new man."
"Lisa enlists the help of her SUR staff to celebrate Gay Pride with an over-the-top parade float, but when Stassi catches Scheana and Jax flirting, the fighting and fallout threaten to ruin the day. Jax desperately wants to get his relationship with Stassi back on track, but his drunken behavior at a SUR birthday party might be the final straw that ends his relationship with Stassi for good."
"Lisa Vanderpump's new hire for SUR, Scheana, is ostracized because of her past affair with a married man. Scheana's co-worker, Stassi, the self-proclaimed "leader of the pack" leads the charge against Scheana, labeling her a "homewrecker." Eventually, Scheana, with Lisa's encouragement, stands up to Stassi, serving notice that she's at the restaurant to stay."
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Ginger milk curdMonday, February 24th, 2014
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Some weeks ago, while doing research for Texture on gel formation in foods where no "external" hydrocolloid is added, I came across ginger milk curd (in Chinese: ????). With only three ingredients – milk, ginger and sugar – it immediately caught my attention. I found a recipe and my first attempt was successful. I was amazed! With three seemingly simple ingredients I was able to form a tender, fragile gel within minutes. I loved the strong ginger taste with a touch of sweetness. After my first success I had several failed attempts, so I looked up some more recipes. What puzzled me was that, as I dug up more recipes, the different instructions were specific, but also contradictive. I couldn't let go at this point, so I continued reading – also scientific papers. Now that I have a fairly good understanding of the science behind ginger milk curd it is clear that the many recipes I had found were full of kitchen myths. (more…)


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Valentine's Day has come and gone, and whether you spent it alone or with a special someone, it is time to move on to the next big day of the year. A day that, no matter your relationship status, we can all celebrate pressure-free.
It's time to transition from red roses and chocolates to green beer and corned beef hash, teddy bears with bag-pipes. Restaurants throughout the Valley are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day with specialty menus, live entertainment and specialty cocktails. Festivities are set for the greenest time of the year and Leprechauns are gearing up to make their annual debut.
Get your best green ensemble ready and check out one, or all of these Valley St. Patrick's Day events!
The Tilted Kilt
The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is gearing up for its annual Irish Hooley menu. The authentic Irish menu is offered now through St. Patrick's Day (March 17) at all six Valley locations. Dishes featured on the menu include; Danny Boy's Shepherd's Pie, Corned Beef Hash, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Scotch Eggs, and a variety of Irish-themed cocktails and desserts. Each location will host an Irish-themed party on St. Patty's Day!
Thirsty Lion
Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill, gastro-pub at Tempe Marketplace, is embracing its Irish roots and offering a specialty menu and green beer for St. Patrick's Day. March 15 through March 17 will feature live music from CooBee Coo, Irish bagpipers, and a performance from the Easton Ashe.
Kelly's at Southbridge
Kelly's At Southbridge is your one-stop-pub for St. Patrick's Day fun. Located on Sixth Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale, the 8,000 square-foot, swanky pub will feature live music and food and drink specials Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. Kelly's can pull the perfect pint of Guinness and fool you into thinking you're in the Emerald Isle.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Faire
Celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the parade will begin at 10 a.m., and proceeds south along Third Street, from Sheridan to Moreland streets. The Faire begins immediately following the parade at Margaret T. Hance Park at North Central Avenue and West Culver Street, and will feature Irish music, Irish step dancing, bagpipers, food and beverages, Irish crafts and novelties and a children's play area. Adult faire tickets are $10, free for children and for the parade
Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party, the St. Patrick's Day Edition
Scottsdale's St. Patrick's Day Ultimate Block Party gates open Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. and the event runs until 2 a.m. The block party on North Craftsman Court in Scottsdale is a 21 and over event, and admission includes a street party, entrance to bars Dos Gringos, Rockbar Inc. and Blitz Sports Bar, plus tons of live entertainment. Tickets are $15.
St. Patrick's Day Run & Beer Garden
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the sixth annual four-mile run/walk and beer garden! The new course for this year will run through Tempe's Kiwanis Park. Quench your post- or pre-race thirst at the beer garden, and don't forget to wear your best green running gear! Saturday, March 16, the bar opens at 4 p.m. and race begins at 5 p.m. at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Registration is $30 through 10 a.m. March 16.


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It was a good game. The Bison had chances to win this game, but Kansas was tough down low. The Bison still in thiese game because of Ben Woodside and their shooting from deep. But it wasn't enough.
Woodside showed just what kind of player we have been talking about all season. Yahoo.com had this article as the front of the sports section.
I was happy with the out coming, I think North Dakota is proud of the way these guys played and made a name for themelves and this school.
As far as NBA possibility with Woodside: Before the NCAA'a I thought he might have a chance at getting drafted, but was unsure if NBA people knew anything about him. Now they do and he will be invite to predraft workouts and camps, and have a chance to show his talented.